Jacksonville Jaguars receive trade enquiry for Trevor Lawrence from Pittsburgh Steelers

The Jacksonville Jaguars are yet to appoint a general manager for the 2025 National Football League (NFL) season, but teams are already reaching out regarding potential trades.

One team even enquired whether the Jaguars would consider trading quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly expressed interest in Lawrence.

Who is Trevor Lawrence?

Lawrence was the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Last season, he recorded 2,045 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.


It was a challenging season for him, as he missed a significant amount of time due to a concussion and a shoulder injury.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' interest in Lawrence

According to Ryan Burr from the Big Ten Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers have shown interest in Lawrence.

Burr stated that he had heard directly from the Jaguars' organisation that the Steelers had enquired about a potential trade for Trevor Lawrence. They reportedly contacted the Jaguars this week to discuss a high-profile trade that could see the former Clemson star move to Pittsburgh.

A source within the Jaguars' organisation confirmed that the Steelers had expressed interest and were considering offering this year’s first and second-round draft picks in exchange for the former No. 1 overall pick.

The Jaguars’ recent changes

The Jaguars made a significant move by sacking former head coach Doug Pederson on January 6, followed by the dismissal of former general manager Trent Baalke a few weeks later.

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Since then, the Jaguars have appointed Liam Coen, the former offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as their new head coach. Additionally, they have brought in Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Tony Boselli as executive vice president of football operations to strengthen the front office.

FAQs

1. What is the NFL?
The NFL (National Football League) is a professional American football league in the United States, comprising 32 teams split into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).

2. When does the 2025 NFL season start?
The 2025 NFL season is expected to begin in September 2025. The exact date will be confirmed closer to the time, as the season usually kicks off with the opening game on a Thursday night.